The field smelled trouble when Spoons Champion Marc drew big hitting Dunham Jr at the pre-tourney Calcutta. The heavy favorites opened a four shot lead in the Best Ball that was never relinquished. The pair went wire to wire to win the 24th Hairy Crab Invitational in Whistler, Canada. Jolly Founder Jim teamed with local Scotsman Jimmy gamely chasing for three days to finish 2nd. The tall boys Jeremy & Jole and Villanova Brad & Pin rounded out the money in 3rd and 4th.
Stew's step-cousin Brett teamed with alternate shot specialist Doddsie who claimed yet another Toilet Bowl purse. Swampy & Has grabbed a TB 2nd, rounding out the paying honors. Not to be outdone by his son, Dunham Sr joined Chief for a comprehensive wire to wire DFL.
Charity night saw the debut of Chairman Stew's first AI masterpiece. "Viva Las Beeva" featuring a cast of young Crustaceans, was well received. Joe's twenty plus years of auctioning Calcutta teams and charity items saw our charity total push over the $1 million dollar mark thanks to the generosity of our players, bettors, donators and buyers.
Whistler BC, the home of many a Jolly Beaver proved a stunning host. GR did the bulk of the heavy organizing for the 2nd year in a row with Joe and Stew riding herd. Thanks to Swampy on the computer, Has on the camera and Doddsie on the web in their usual support roles. Finally thanks to several bears, whose appearances kept things interesting...not so much to the crow at Nicklaus North who ate Brett's lunch. Despite the lost sausage, a good time was had by all.
